Balls  

A ball is a must-have toy for any dog that loves to play fetch. Ball toys for dogs come in many varieties, from the basic tennis ball or rubber ball to glow-in-the-dark and flashing-light balls. Many balls contain squeakers. Others have openings to fill with treats. Some balls are are basic bouncers meant for retrieving.

When choosing a ball for your dog, pick one that is large enough for your dog to carry without accidentally swallowing it, but small enough to comfortably hold in the mouth. The basic tennis-ball size works fine for most dogs, but there are also extra-large balls for giant dogs and mini balls for tiny dogs. ( In General The Dog Should Be Able To Carry It With Ease)

Avoid leaving tennis balls around for your dog to chew on. Believe it or not, the material in tennis balls can cause the teeth to wear down. In addition, chewed-off pieces can lead to choking or gastrointestinal obstruction if swallowed.

Discs and Other Retrieving Toys

Dogs that love balls and playing fetch also tend to enjoy discs and other retrieval toys. The disc is a bit more versatile than a ball when it comes to fetching because you can vary the speed of the disc and cause it to change direction. This variety can further challenge your dog and prevent boredom.

Other retrievers, such as the "Hurley" give your dog a uniquely shaped toy to fetch & run behind. Alternative fetch toys may be made of rubber, plastic, rope, or another material.